Structural Project Engineer – Building

TOBIN is a leading engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality structural engineering solutions. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Structural Project Engineer to join our dynamic team in any of our locations across Ireland (Galway, Dublin, Limerick, Sligo or Castlebar) as a project-level engineer.

You will be working on a variety of projects across the built environment, from residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare buildings to water retaining and wind farm infrastructure.

If you are a Structural Engineer with 8 to 10 years of experience and possess a strong understanding of mechanics and structural design principles, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Core Competency:

• Degree Level 8 in Civil Engineering or higher, preferably with a focus on Structural Engineering in the syllabus.
• Between 8 and 10 years of relevant experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Project Engineer at TOBIN, you will play a vital role in the successful execution of projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of tender documents and tender assessments.
• Designing Eurocodes for steel, timber, concrete, and masonry, including overseeing design tasks delegated to design engineers and graduate engineers.
• Handling more complex designs such as deep foundations, transfer structures, torsional beams, and flat slabs.
• Preparing calculation packages for hand-based and computer-based designs and checking calculations carried out by design engineers and graduate engineers.
• Preparation of specification documents.
• Overseeing the preparation of technical reports and collaborating with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Supervising the development of drawings, reviewing Navisworks and Revit models, and coordinating with other disciplines.
• Effective communication with other members of the design team.
• Following our quality management procedures, including timesheet management and mentoring junior team members in QMS procedures.
• Adhering to our Safety Manual.
• Preparation of designer assessment of risk forms and liaising with the PSDP.
• Conducting site inspections, preparing BCAR reports, and assisting in ancillary certificate preparations.

Key Skills:

We are looking for candidates with the following key skills:

• Excellent understanding of the basics of mechanics and a strong grasp of complex structural design principles. Able to assist both graduate and design engineers in their understanding of mechanics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage delegated tasks to ensure timely delivery. Proficient in delegating and monitoring tasks for junior team members.
• Ability to keep track of deadlines and project milestones.
• Assist with project financial management, including WBS, invoicing and periodic reviews. Understands fee proposals and project scopes.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Strong ability to use finite element packages such as Autodesk Robot, Tekla Structural Designer, CADS A3D, and other standalone design packages, including CADS Masonry panel designer and Tedds Designs.

How to Apply

If you feel that this opportunity is something you may be interested in and would like an opportunity to discuss the matter further, please forward your c.v. to hr@tobin.ie

TOBIN

Galway: Fairgreen House, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, H91 AXK8, Ireland Tel: (091) 565 211 Dublin: Block 10-4, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Dublin 15, D15 X98N Ireland Tel: (01) 803 0401 Castlebar: Market Square, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 Y427 Ireland Tel: (094) 902 1401 Limerick: Unit 4, Crescent Court, St. Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick V94 V298 Ireland Tel: (061) 976 262 Sligo: First Floor, Carroll House, 15/16 Stephen Street, Sligo F91 ADK4 Ireland Tel: (071) 931 8844 Email: info@tobin.ie